He exhorts them to obedience, from the consideration
of the goodness of God, and of his presence in every place.
TAKE heed, beloved, that his
many blessings be not to our
condemnation; except we shall
walk worthy of him, doing with
one consent what is good and
pleasing in his sight.
2 The spirit of the Lord is a
candle, searching out the inward
parts of the belly.
3 Let us therefore consider how
near he is to us; and how that
none of our thoughts, or reasonings
which we frame within ourselves,
are hid from him,
4 It is therefore just that we
should not forsake our rank, by
doing contrary to his will.
5 Let us choose to offend a few
foolish and inconsiderate men,
lifted up and glorying in their
own pride, rather than God.
6 Let us reverence our Lord
Jesus Christ whose blood was
given for us.
7 Let us honour those who are
set over us; let us respect the
aged that are amongst us; and let
us instruct the younger men, in
the discipline and fear of the
LORD.
8 Our wives let us direct, to do
that which is good.
9 Let them show forth a lovely
habit of purity, in all their
conversation; with a sincere
affection of meekness.